Everything You Need to Know About “Special Registration” (NSEERS)
- What is NSEERS?
The National Security Entry-Exit Registration System
- What is the Newest News?
The 30-day and one-year follow-ups for persons subject to Special Registration has been suspended. You do NOT need to go unless you have been contacted individually. However, you DO need to use a designated port of departure (POD)when you leave the U.S.
- Who is subject to NSEERS?
If you’re subject to NSEERS, I’m sure you’re aware of it by now. You will have been notified upon your most recent entry to the U.S. that you have been chosen for Special Registration follow-up and given a stack of papers with information, or you have been contacted by ICE and informed that you need to report.
- The original list of people affected is as follows:
- Male AND
- 16 years of age or older AND
- A citizen or national of one of the following countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Egypt, Eritrea, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates or Yemen AND
- Will continue to be in the United States AND
- In nonimmigrant status (i.e., not a U.S. permanent resident; political asylum applicants who applied for asylum are also excluded).
- What is the procedure?
You were initially photographed, fingerprinted, and interviewed. You were to repeat this procedure approximately 30 days later, then again a year after that, if you were still in the United States. These follow-up requirements have been suspended, but please be sure to use an authorized POD when you leave the U.S.
- What do I need to bring?
If you’re chosen to report back, you will need to bring, at the least, your immigration documents, official grade report, and proof of your residence.